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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,321.76, 687,515.76 and 191,814.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,321.76, 687,515.76 and 191,814.12 is: 287,735.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,321.76 : 687,515.76 = 191,814.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,321.76/687,515.76 = 191,814.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,321.76x = 687,515.76 × 191,814.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,321.76x = 131,875,230,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,875,230,490.53/458,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,735.04

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